TDI OPERATIONS

Design for society is the theme of this programme. We strive to ensure, that design reaches every one, the less privileged, the physically challenged, and the likes. We normally work with NGO’s on a no profit no loss basis in an effort to make many lives easier and happier.

Some Projects initiated in this direction -
Braillem@il : This initiative is aimed at designing and developing a device that can interface a blind individual ( literate ) to the world wide web. To start with, the main focus is to enable the device to send and receive e mails to anyone on the Internet, thus upgrading him to the latest technology.
Patient Transferring Device : This project was an outcome of a visit by the TDI team to "Karunashrya" a hospice in the outskirts of Bangalore. The product is aimed at helping a nurse transfer a bedridden patient from bed to wheelchair/ stretcher and back. This would give the patient basic mobility which will enable them to fulfill activities of daily living. We welcome industrial design scholars to participate in the above programme.

TDI Group is also involved with design schools in training young designer students in the area of innovation and design thinking.

Industrial Design | Product Design Services :
We can design and develop a product for you from its conception or come in at any stage of its design and proceed till completion. We also offer comprehensive solutions to specific design issues. In all of these we make sure that our great zeal of enthusiasm is balanced by rigorous project management.
Every design solution in TDI begins with an effort to achieve fitness not only between form, function and ergonomics, but also between manufacturability , economics and quality. Following is the sequence of design activities that is generally undertaken to solve any design problem.

Capabilities :
Industrial design
Product Design
Human Factors / Ergonomics
Graphic Design

NPI ( New Product Innovation ) is an inevitable part of TDI Group. Being highly sensitive to design issues, our constant search for solutions results in innovative products. Our ability to perceive things differently and think beyond the explicit are often reflected in our products. Products designed at our centre are offered to clients to leverage their market potential.

Design Process at TDI Group -
Product Planning
- study user need structure.
- study user life style.
- market research
- competitor bench marking.
- tech/ economical viability study.
- ergonomic/ aesthetic requirements study
Product Conception
- study of standards and regulations.
- problem definition.
- design planning and design ratio.
- design brief and specification.
- lateral thinking and concept development.
Product Visualization .
- form, semantics and graphics.
- renderings & simulations.
- CAD models.
- Study mock ups.
Product Design
- ergonomic considerations.
- concept detailing.
- design detailing.
- product graphics.
- concept evaluation.
Product Engineering.
- detailing parts and assembly.
- 2D drawing and assembly drawings.
- analysis and validation of design.
- process and manufacturing.
- prototype planning and testing..
Product Validation.
- test marketing
- compliance to standards.
- manufacturing plan.
- quality plan.

International Operations ( Design Outsourcing ) - is focussed on providing best of solutions to our international clients in the area of Industrial Design and Engineering Services. We work in close co-ordination with our clients to offer world class solutions. TDI Global collaboration typically aims at imparting cost effective designs and services to our international clients enabling them to be competitive in their business. The team can be customized to suit project requirements by choosing suitable internal resources and expertise gathered from relevant industries / universities /consultancies . This strategy has been highly successful and has given us the winning edge.

Services:
New Product Development
Product Upgradation
Product Engineering
Manufacturing liaison